Corbett announces cost-cutting PennDOT plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation expects to save more than $50 million by modernizing its operations, Gov. Tom Corbett announced today.

"PennDOT is doing more with less while continuing to focus on the quality of their service," Corbett said in a statement.

The savings will result from technology improvements, private and regional partnerships, and procedural changes, including new online permitting and joint initiatives with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.